# Grant for research infrastructure of national interest

**Funder:** Swedish Research Council
**Deadline:** 18 February 2027 (Call opens 4 December 2026)
**Next round:** 2026-12
**Eligible countries:** SE
**Official call:** https://www.vr.se/english/applying-for-funding/calls/2025-11-11-grant-for-research-infrastructure-of-national-interest.html
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funding for research infrastructure of national interest in Sweden, opening December 2026.

## Summary

This Swedish Research Council grant funds research infrastructure of national interest in Sweden, supporting facilities, equipment, or resources that serve researchers across institutions rather than a single lab. It targets Swedish research organisations planning or operating infrastructure with broad national relevance, with the call opening in December 2026.

## Who should apply

- Swedish research organisations hosting or planning national-level infrastructure
- Applicants proposing facilities, equipment, or resources serving multiple research groups or institutions
- Institutions based in Sweden (SE eligibility only)

## Key dates

- Deadline: 18 February 2027
- Call opens December 2026

## Tips for applicants

- Frame the infrastructure's value in terms of national reach across multiple institutions, not single-lab benefit, since 'national interest' is the explicit eligibility criterion.
- Watch for the call opening in December 2026 so preparatory documentation is ready well ahead of the February deadline.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Swedish Research Council grant for research infrastructure of national interest?

Swedish research organisations proposing infrastructure that serves the national research community, as eligibility is restricted to Sweden.

### When does the call open for this Swedish Research Council infrastructure grant?

The call is expected to open in December 2026, with a deadline of 18 February 2027.

### What does 'research infrastructure of national interest' mean for this grant?

It refers to facilities, equipment, or resources with relevance and use extending beyond a single research group, benefiting researchers nationally.

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